Press Release from La-La Land: La-La Land Records and Columbia Pictures proudly present a limited edition expanded and remastered release of legendary composer Elmer Bernstein’s (THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, THE SONS OF KATIE ELDER, GHOSTBUSTERS) original motion picture score to the 1981 big-screen comedy classic, STRIPES, starring Bill Murray, Harold Ramis and Warren Oates, and directed by Ivan Reitman. Bernstein expertly melds robust military and heroic motifs with blues-and-jazz infused comedy riffs to create one of the most iconic scores to one of the most popular ‘80s era comedies. Newly remixed by Michael McDonald from the original analog 3-track tapes and featuring nearly ten minutes of additional music, this definitive CD release, commemorating the film’s 40th Anniversary, shines light on Bernstein’s deft and inspired handling of comedy, a vital part of the movie’s rousing success. Produced by Neil S. Bulk and mastered by Doug Schwartz, this limited edition of 2000 units also features exclusive, in-depth liner notes by writer Jon Kaplan and art design by Dan Goldwasser.
SCORE PRESENTATION 1. Overture (The March From “Stripes”) 1:33 2. Winger 1:29 3. Depression :43 4. Push-Ups 2:12 5. In :28 6. The March From “Stripes” 2:19 7. Haircut 2:38 8. First March :21 9. Training 1:53 10. Threat :28 11. Escape 1:40 12. Cops 1:25 13. Celebration / Victory 1:45 14. Home / Contact 2:19 15. Graduation March 2:23 16. Italy / Resurrection 1:18 17. EM-50 :44 18. Gone 2:27 19. Captured 1:30 20. To The Rescue 1:08 21. Into The Fire 2:55 22. Rocket :53 23. Rescued 1:50 24. Guard Shack :56 25. Moving :30 26. V-J-R 2:32 27. Freeze Frames 3:48 28. End Credits 2:13 TOTAL SCORE TIME: 47:18
ADDITIONAL MUSIC 29. “Stripes” Trailer 2:08 30. End Credits (Extended Version) 2:49 TOTAL ADDITIONAL MUSIC TIME: 4:57 TOTAL ALBUM TIME: 52:15
